Property tax assessments are based not on Market Value but Appraised Value. A property that sells for $500,000 (Market Value) is likely to have a taxable (Appraised Value) closer to $350,000.
Zoom in with this interactive map of the Library Capital Facilities Area (LCFA). To search by address, first click here. Then select the magnifying glass to enter your address.
If you are a senior citizen or disabled person with your residence in Washington State you may qualify for a property tax reduction under the property tax exemption for senior citizens and disabled persons.
There are four eligibility requirements:
At least 61 years of age -or- unable to work because of a disability
Own your home
Property must be your principal place of residence
If you are a senior citizen or disabled person whose primary residence is in Washington State and you are a widow or widower of a qualifying veteran, Department of Revenue may have a program to help you pay for your property taxes.
If you improve your single family residence by remodeling or other improvements, you may apply for a 3-year exemption from taxes on the value of the physical improvement
Build the community we aspire to be: Birch Bay and surrounding areas are changing rapidly. This is a truly rare opportunity to build the future we want and to express the values central to our community: comradery, a love of place, joy, trust, curiosity, equitable access to information, respect for the past and hope for the future. Let’s create a place where everyone who calls Birch Bay home can thrive, together.
A project that benefits everyone: A library – a building open to all – provides opportunities for interaction, entertainment and education. It is a rare structure that fosters community and collaboration.
Open, accessible and free to all, a Birch Bay Library will be a welcoming space with critical resources for young people (teen librarians will become important mentors; reading programs are proven to help children succeed in school); for older people who may be socially isolated; for people who are new to the area; for economically disadvantaged people; for families; for business owners; for job seekers. For us all. Let’s create a place that builds bonds and community.
Now is the time: The library site was purchased just before local land and housing prices began to skyrocket. The site is now worth 35% more than when it was purchased in 2017. This is the single best opportunity we have to build social infrastructure on a site that represents the best of Birch Bay. This land could have become a private residence, hotel or other private enterprise. Instead, we have a chance to build a public space open to all. Let’s create a once-in-a-lifetime gathering place while we can.
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